ASC Manufacturing Engineer Intern-Co-op

Great Plains Ventures • Wichita, KS

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About The Position

The Manufacturing Engineer Intern assists with maximizing manufacturing efficiency through the design, implementation, and auditing of manufacturing equipment and processes. The role collaborates with assembly technicians, production supervisors, quality assurance, and other departments to support product assembly and testing.

The intern documents manufacturing processes and creates visual and written work instructions, designs and tests tooling, supports scrap reduction and quality improvements, and helps transition new products from development into production. The position also supports lean initiatives, including coaching employees on 5S and applicable lean tools, and contributes to a culture of continuous improvement. The role involves researching policies and regulations, evaluating their applicability, and implementing them. It requires interpreting and communicating technical information and specifications, developing creative solutions, and using various measurement and electrical analysis equipment. Other responsibilities may be assigned as required. This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

All ASC employees must be U.S. citizens due to ITAR regulations.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required due to ITAR regulations.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to learn and perform equipment operation and maintenance tasks.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, including machining, casting, processing, and assembly.
• Disciplined problem-solving ability.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with self-motivation.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to learn software applications quickly and efficiently.

Nice To Haves

• Working toward a college degree in a related engineering discipline and/or holding a technical degree; these are highly desired and receive preference.
• Experience with CAD software, specifically Autodesk Inventor.
• Experience with GD&T.
• Ability to teach and mentor others.

Responsibilities

• Document manufacturing processes and create comprehensive visual and written work instructions for technicians assembling and testing products.
• Design and test tooling to help assembly technicians build products safely and efficiently.
• Work with the Production Supervisor and QA to reduce scrap and support quality improvements, including working directly with employees.
• Facilitate the transition of new products from development to production.
• Support production lean initiatives, including coaching employees on 5S and applicable lean tools and helping maintain a culture of continuous improvement.
• Research policies and regulations, evaluate their applicability, and implement them.
• Interpret and articulate technical information and specifications and develop creative solutions.
• Use measurement devices and electrical analysis equipment.
• Perform other responsibilities as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed